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Register now to meet with dairy product and baking ingredient buyers from China

MADISON – Reserve your seat now for upcoming one-on-one meetings with major retailers from the Shanghai region of China. The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection’s (DATCP’s) International Trade Team will facilitate meetings between Wisconsin suppliers and buyers for the rapidly growing Chinese market.

Wisconsin food and agricultural exports to China in 2013 were valued at $29.7 billion.

Companies that are good fits for this event include processors of dairy products such as cheese, whey, butter, cream and whipped cream; baking ingredients; food additives; tree nuts; canned fruits; juice concentrates and dried fruits.

The buyers mission will take place from 1 to 5 p.m. Wednesday, June 4, at the Sheraton Hotel, 706 John Nolen Drive, Madison, Wisconsin 53713. Registration is required and costs $100.

Source: Wisconsin Department of Agriculture


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